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Run EspoCRM Locally with FlyEnv
EspoCRM typically runs with PHP, a MySQL-compatible database, and a web server. FlyEnv helps manage that local CRM environment and any project-specific supporting services.
Local project stack
Services FlyEnv can manage around EspoCRM
About EspoCRM
EspoCRM is a PHP CRM platform built around entity definitions, relationship metadata, roles, layouts, and extensible business logic. It provides sales, marketing, support, and reporting workflows while allowing teams to add custom entities and integrations through its metadata-driven model.
A local EspoCRM project runs on PHP with MySQL or MariaDB and a web server. The built-in scheduled-job endpoint must be triggered by cron for automation, while IMAP, SMTP, WebSocket, or Redis-related services are relevant only for installations configured to use those integrations.
Core capabilities
- Entity Manager
- Relationship metadata
- Role-based access
- BPM and workflows
- Formula scripts
- REST API
Common use cases
- Sales and account management
- Customer support tracking
- Lead qualification
- Custom relationship-based CRM applications
EspoCRM combines entity metadata with scheduled automation
The main local stack is intentionally compact; integration services are driven by the features under development.
- PHP and web server
- Serve the CRM application and its API on a local URL.
- MySQL or MariaDB
- Persists entities, relationships, user settings, and custom metadata.
- Cron for scheduled jobs
- Calls EspoCRM scheduled-job processing so automation behaves like a running installation.
- Optional mail integration
- Local SMTP or IMAP testing is needed only for email synchronization and notification features.
Project resources
For installation commands, supported versions, and project-specific configuration, refer to the official EspoCRM documentation.
Typical local stack
The exact services depend on the project, its release, and its local configuration. This is a common local setup, not a fixed requirement.
How FlyEnv helps
Select the PHP version
Match the runtime to the EspoCRM release and extensions.
Run the CRM database
Keep MySQL or MariaDB alongside the project.
Add Redis when used
Start supporting cache services only for projects that configure them.
Configure a local CRM URL
Use local domains and HTTPS for browser-based workflows.
Set up the local environment
Project installation stays with the upstream documentation. FlyEnv manages the runtimes, databases, web servers, and supporting services around it.
- 1Use the EspoCRM documentation for project installation and supported versions.
- 2Select the PHP runtime required by the project.
- 3Start MySQL or MariaDB for the CRM database.
- 4Start Redis only if the project configuration uses it.
- 5Configure the web server, local domain, and HTTPS in FlyEnv.
- 6Group related services when repeatable local starts are useful.
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Use FlyEnv to manage the runtimes, databases, web servers, and services around your local EspoCRM environment.